Axial movements are movements that occur along the body's long axis. These movements include:
- Flexion: bending the body forward at a joint
- Extension: straightening the body at a joint
- Lateral flexion: bending the body sideways at a joint
- Rotation: turning the body around an axis
Locomotor Movements
Locomotor movements are movements that propel the body from one place to another. These movements include:
- Walking
- Running
- Jumping
- Hopping
- Crawling
- Climbing
- Swimming
Axial and locomotor movements are all important for human movement and function. Axial movements allow us to move our bodies in different directions and positions, while locomotor movements allow us to move from one place to another.